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Nigerian striker completes Ajax move<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ajax have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom from Ajax Amsterdam on an initial five-year deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ajax will pay Middlesborough \u20ac12.3 million for the 27-year-old former Arsenal forward, and the deal includes performance-related add-ons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CLUB STATEMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAjax, Middlesbrough FC and Chuba Akpom have reached an agreement about the transfer of the striker to Ajax,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The 27-year-old Brit signs a contract until June 30, 2028. Ajax pays a transfer fee of \u20ac 12.3 million to Middlesbrough FC, this amount can rise to a maximum of \u20ac 14.3 million due to variables.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How good is he?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Akpom scored 28 goals in 38 league matches last season for Middlesbrough. He represented England at youth and under-21 international levels having been born in London to Nigerian parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the age of 24, he announced he switched his international allegiance to represent Nigeria for future games, but he is yet to make his debut for the Super Eagles.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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